There are 8 effective techniques for combating fear of public speaking.

1. How to Overcome Fear of Speaking
OratorBook.com

2. Stage fright is the
most fearsome
dragon facing an
orator.

3. There are
effective
techniques for
combating fear.

4. #1 BreathingWhat kind of
breathing is
typical of fear?
That’s right! Shallow, rapid,
fitful, using the upper part
of the chest, frequently
held before exhaling.

5. By simply changing fitful
breathing for any other
style, you will feel more
confident.
The classical solution is to
take a deep breath in and
then breathe out sharply.

6. #2 Affirmative gestures
Here are a few gestures which will
help you overcome awkwardness.
Try straightening your
shoulders.
Rub your hands together.
Strike the fist of your right hand
into the palm of your left.
…

7. #3 Physical shake out
Work of surplus
adrenaline in the
Blood
Physical exercise
Shake-out
Tense – relax
Yawn
Regulate your
adrenaline level!

8. #4 The affirmative phrase
“I can do it!”
“Yes!!!”
“Me!!!!!!”
“We will rock you!!!”
“Onwards and upwards!”
...

9. #5 Positive thinking
Picture in your mind’s
eye the best possible
way your forthcoming
speech could go.

10. #6 Raise your status
Imagine, for
example, that
you are a King!

11. #7 Unconventional Action
BREAK OUT OF YOUR COMFORT
ZONE IN TO A ZONE OF
EMPOWERMENT, PASSION,
BRAVADO, AND EXHILARATION!

12. # 8 Experience
Speak, speak,
speak!—whenever
you get the chance.

13. Don’t forget: it is not only you who
are afraid of fear: fear is afraid of you!

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www.OratorBook.com

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